Map of the week – Ocean energy project locations

Our seas and oceans offer vast renewable energy resources which can play a key role in social and economic development, as well as in climate change mitigation.

Ocean energy refers to the energy carried by ocean waves, tides, salinity and temperature differences. The movement of water in the world's oceans creates a vast store of kinetic energy, or energy in motion. This energy can be harnessed to generate electricity to power homes, transport and industries.

More and more technologies are currently being developed to exploit the potential of tides and waves as well as differences in temperature and salinity. Ocean energy is a rising sector in line with Europe’s renewable energy ambition. As stated this week by Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, at least 32% of European energy will come from renewable energy sources by 2030, which include ocean energy.

Our Map of the week feature many ocean energy projects throughout Europe. Click on each icon in shape of wave to learn more about them.

The next EMODnet Steering Committee meeting will take place from 19/11/2018 at 14:00 till 20/11/2018 at 17:30 in Brussels. The EMODnet Steering Committee meets twice a year to revise progress and set the priorities for future developments.

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The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is financed by the European Union under Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.